Australian shares rise as risk appetite returns The ASX200 closed the day 0.6 per cent higher, with all sectors gaining ground, to finish the week 0.7 per cent higher. AAP · May 3, 2024
Inflation results show signs of waning price pressures Stretched households will welcome promising signals on price pressures as a key monthly measure comes in softer than anticipated. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Aussie unemployment rate hangs on at 3.5 per cent The labour market has proved resilient, with the jobless rate coming in at 3.5 per cent and 33,000 new jobs added to the economy. AAP · Jul 19, 2023
Worker shortages still the reality for many businesses The jobs market may be showing signs of easing but workers are still in high demand in most industries, including hairdressing, hospitality and retail. AAP · May 19, 2023
The IMF has painted a grim picture of the world economy. What does it mean for Australia? Australian economists say the IMF outlook supports their case for a soft landing after the rapid rise in interest rates The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023
Construction work down slightly in December quarter Construction work has eased slightly but a pandemic-fuelled housing boom will keep building and engineering activity elevated for a while yet, new data shows. AAP · Feb 22, 2023
Jobs market weakens as economic headwinds loom Official labour force data shows the unemployment rate lifting unexpectedly but there's still plenty of heat left in the jobs market. AAP · Feb 15, 2023
All options on the table in 2023: RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia has been careful not to lock itself into a set pathway for cash rate decisions in 2023. AAP · Dec 19, 2022
Inflation declines in October, offering some hope to cash-strapped shoppers It feels like Australians have been bleeding money, so today’s announcement that inflation has eased slightly will come as a shock to many. The New Daily · Nov 30, 2022
Building approvals suffer 17.2 pct fall A sharp fall in new apartment developments has pulled building approvals down to their lowest level since early 2012. AAP · Aug 29, 2022